PERFECTPRO Fatbox User manual

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Operating instruction
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves or other apparatus ( including amplifiers )
that produce heat.
9. Do not defect the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet – USA version only.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plug, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

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11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, Do not expose this
appliance to Rain or Moisture.
16. The Shock Hazard Marking and AssociatedGraphical Symbol
is provided on the bottom panel of unit.
17.Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, shall be placed on the apparatus.
18. For outdoors use, to avoid electric shock, use battery only
during a raining day or the weather is wet.
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Controls
Power On/Off
Charge LEDS
Stereo/Mono switch
EQ ( Equalizer )
Loudness On/Off
Volume Control
LCD display
Tuning Control/Time Set
Band Selection
Preset Stations
Aux In 1 socket
Aux In 2 socket/MP3 player compartment
Back up battery compartment
Main battery compartment
Alkaline/NiMH/NiCad Rechargeable battery switch
10-14V DC In socket
Power cord
FM rubber antenna
LCD Display
Band Indicator and AM/PM
Battery power
EQ indicator
Loudness On
Stereo
Memory preset
Time and Frequency
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Power the radio
A. Battery operation
1. Installing the batteries, first turn battery cover fixtures
anti-clockwise to loosen and pull down the battery cover.
Note:
Before you insert the batteries, if you use non-rechargeable
batteries, make sure the NiMH/NiCad /Alkaline switch which located
inside the battery compartment is switched toAlkaline position.
If you use rechargeable batteries, make sure to switch
NiMH/NiCad/Alkaline switch toNiMH/NiCad position.
2. Insert 8 xD size ( UM-1 ) battery into the compartment.
Ensure the battery is inserted in accordance with the
diagram shown.
3. Insert x 2AA size ( UM-3 ) battery into the back up
battery compartment.
Note:
The back up battery is for time and memory station back up during
power failure. It is suggested to replace the back up battery every
six months to avoid battery leakage.
Run time of the radio on batteries varies strongly depending on
the quality and capacity (mAh) of the batteries, temperature,
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4. Close the battery cover and fasten the fixture by turning
clockwise.
If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time, it is
recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.
Reduced power, distortion and a “ stuttering sound “ or low battery
sign is flashing on the display are all signs that the batteries
need replacing or recharging ( see below Charging the batteries ).

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B. AC operation
Before plug the AC power cord into the AC socket, be sure the
voltage is correct. If you have batteries in the radio and connect the
AC power cord into the AC socket, the batteries will automatically
be disconnected.
Charging the batteries
Reduced power, distortion and a “ stuttering sound “ or low battery
sign “ “ is flashing on the display are all the signs that the
batteries need to be recharged if you use rechargeable batteries to
power the radio.
Note:
The batteries can be charged only when the radio is off.
Connect theAC power cord into the AC socket to charge
the batteries. Be sure the battery type switch is set toNiNH/NiCad
Rechargeable position.
Battery charging function of this radio only applies to the 8 D-size
( UM-1 ) batteries and not to the AA-size ( UM-3 ) back-up
batteries.
When the batteries are being charged, the red Charge LEDAand
B will be on. LEDAand B will turn into green when the batteries of
charge group A or B are fully charged. Charge until both LEDAand
B are green.
Charging time can take up to approx. 10 hours depending on
capacity of the rechargeable batteries.

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Charge new batteries fully the first time before first use.
This can take longer depending on the capacity of the
rechargeable batteries.
Do not use a mix of old and new rechargeable batteries.
Do not use a mix of full and empty rechargeable batteries.
Do not use batteries that have a different mAh capacity.
Do not use damaged or leaking batteries.
Charge the batteries in car
The batteries can also be charged in the radio using a 12V car
( cigarette lighter ) adaptor, voltage range 10V-14V, maximum
current of 2.5 A, DC dimension 2.0 mm inner diameter with positive
pole and 6.3mm outer diameter with negative pole. To charge,
connect the adaptor to the car ( cigarette lighter ) socket andDC IN
socket located on the back of the radio.
Setting the clock
The clock can be set either when the radio is on or off.
Press in the Tuning Control/Time set knob until display Hour digit
flashes. Rotate Tuning Control/Time set knob to select required
hour time then press the Tuning control knob again to confirm hour
set. The minute digit will flash, rotate Tuning Control/Time set knob
to select required minute time then press the Tuning control knob
again to confirm minute set.Display will show clock time when time
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Radio Operation
1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio.
2. Select the required waveband by pressing the Band button.
3. Stand up the FM rubber antenna properly to get best reception.
For AM ( MW ) band, rotate the radio to get best signal.
4. Rotate the Tuning Control knob will change the frequency in the
following increments.
FM: 50 or 100 kHz
AM ( MW ): 9 or 10 kHz
5. Select required EQ and stereo/mono mode.
6. Rotate the volume control to get required sound level.
7. To turn off the radio, press the Power button.
Display will show OFF.
Memory preset stations
There are 6 memory presets for each waveband. Storing stations
in preset memories, follow below steps.
1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio.
2. Tune to required station pressing Band button and rotate
Tuning Control.
3. Press and hold down the required preset until the display M
stop flashing. The preset number will appear in the display
together with M and the station will be stored under chosen
preset button.
4. Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets.
5. Stations stored in preset memories can be over written by
following above procedures.